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  • Posted: Dec 11, 2025
    Deadline: Dec 17, 2025
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  • Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering. However, being an independent company,...
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    Instrument (PACO) Engineering Maintenance Services Personnel - Level II

    Location: Soku, Rivers

    Requirements
    Academics:

    • OND or HND in Mechanical or Instrumentation & Controls Automation Engineering or any other relevant discipline.
    • Certificate from School of basic Instrumentation will be an added advantage.

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Oil & gas operation as a PACO

    Skills

    • Must possess competence No.1 plus at least one of Nos. 2 – 5 ***

    General instrumentation:

    • Ability to read drawings – PEFS, PSFS, C&E, FLD, loop diagrams, etc.
    • Sound knowledge of process instrumentation – major process parameters measured, types of sensors/instruments, principles of measurement, etc.
    • Sound knowledge of loop components – IS barriers, surge protectors, FISCO, I/O modules
    • Sound knowledge of communication protocols – HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc
    • Sound knowledge of Fire & Gas devices – different types of detectors, principles of operation, Logic Solvers, Output Devices, etc.
    • Sound knowledge of operation and maintenance of valves – control valves, SDVs, BDVs, solenoid valves, Actuators, positioners, position transmitters, air regulators, different types of manual valves, etc.
    • Skilled in calibration of switches and transmitters (pressure, differential pressure, level, temperature, flow, and absolute pressure)
    • Skilled in maintenance of valves (control valves, ESDVs, MOVs, manual valves), positioners, I/P converters
    • Skilled in use of handheld communication devices (Field Communicator, Interrogator, Fieldmate, NI Fieldbus Communicator, FB Tool, Oscilloscope, etc.)

    Yokogawa DCS/SIS engineering and maintenance:

    • Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using the Engineering Workstation (EWS)
    • Engineering of systems using the SIS EWS
    • Installation and configuration of HART devices
    • Engineering of CentumVP software, including navigation and editing of function blocks
    • Use of Yokogawa AMS to manage field devices
    • Navigation, configuration, and logic modification of ProSafe safety systems using ProSafe-PLC 4-mation & ProSafe-RS Workbench
    • Ability to work on PraSafe SLS – Logic navigation using FLD, sound knowledge of SLS modules

    Allen Bradley Systems engineering and maintenance:

    • Sound knowledge (including engineering and maintenance) of ControlLogix, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500
    • Installation and configuration of field devices
    • Engineering and maintenance of Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, RSFieldbus and FactoryTalk software
    • Installation and configuration of PLCs, I/O modules, and other associated components
    • Programming techniques, program upload/download to PLCs
    • HMI engineering, PanelView, etc.
    • Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

    SMAR Systems engineering and maintenance:

    • Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices
    • Engineering of System 302 software, including navigation, editing of function blocks
    • Installation and configuration of PLCs, I/O modules and other associated components
    • Programming techniques, program upload/download to PLCs
    • System302 HMI engineering, ProccessView, etc
    • Connection and use of laptop for PLC engineering

    DeltaV DCS engineering and maintenance:

    • Installation and configuration of Foundation Fieldbus devices using EWS
    • Engineering of DeltaV software, including navigation and editing of function blocks
    • Installation and configuration of DCS controllers and I/O modules
    • HMI graphics modification

    Soft Skills (Added advantage):

    • Perform basic computer related activities
    • Knowledge of worksite hazard mgt and permit to work systems
    • Ability to multi task effectively
    • Communication & teamworking.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Good organizational skills
    • Flexibility and adaptability.
    • Self-Motivated and performs under minimal supervision

    Roles and Responsibilities  

    • Troubleshooting of safety critical equipment and control/safeguarding system.
    • Supporting the production staff in maintaining facilities.
    • Assist the maintenance team to cope with high number of activities to sustain asset integrity/equipment availability.
    • Comply with HSE practises and procedures.
    • Assist to ensure Technical Integrity and safe operation of new process & utility system to achieve the facility’s objectives.
    • Identify any area of new facilities requiring Change Control and document the change proposal.
    • Provide specification for critical spare/or replacement with vendor details (e.g. Hard disc for compressor control, etc)
    • Review operating/maintenance procedure under current reality and propose changes.
    • Develop (Maintenance Job Routines) MJRs/maintenance procedures and work packs.
    • Identify vendor support requirement for equipment maintenance.
    • Provide technical support in repairing outstanding mal-functioning equipment (e.g. crude transfer pumps etc)
    • Liaison with OEMs for trouble shooting, spare parts, field technical supports etc.
    • Support the maintenance (operation) team in all trouble shooting exercises.
    • Carryout maintenance routine activities in line with company standards, local and international standards.
    • Participate in equipment failure RCA (Root Cause Analysis), investigation and improvement initiatives.
    • Participation in MFI (Management Facility Inspections) and HSE meetings
    • Close out personal MFI actions.

    Work Cycle:

    • The work location is Swamp-field based (Soku, Rivers State) accessible via the Helicopter.
    • Work base location is Port Harcourt. You may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
    • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
    • There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
    • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers..
    • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

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    Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Services Officer

    Location: Soku, Rivers

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Collect and review logs of equipment parameters, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
    • Participate in preparation of work method statements, risk assessments and job hazard analysis
    • Specify personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate documentation and prepare Permit for work activity.
    • Carryout site preparation tasks in readiness for maintenance activity.
    • Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
    • Verify isolation of energy sources in preparation for maintenance work
    • Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
    • Troubleshoot and analyze equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
    • Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
    • Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
    • Identify critical spares for ordering ahead of planned maintenance activities
    • Review equipment performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
    • Perform reviews of operating / maintenance procedure and maintenance job routines.
    • Analyze maintenance effectiveness and productivity, propose changes to existing practices, develop and implement improvement actions.
    • Support planning of mechanical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
    • Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and apply causal learning to problem solving
    • Propose solutions to address the causes of undesirable equipment performance.
    • Support development of credible look ahead plans for work activities
    • Comply with site HSE practices and procedures.
    • Participate in HSE meetings and promote site safety campaigns
    • Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

    Work Cycle:

    • The work location is field based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
    • Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
    • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
    • There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
    • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
    • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

    Academic Qualification
    Possession of any of the following Qualifications:

    • HND in Engineering from accredited Polytechnics or Monotechnic
    • B.Eng. / B.Sc / B.Tech in Engineering from accredited University or College

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 5 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
    • Age Not Available

    Skills:

    • Must possess the following competences.

    Maintenance of Rotating Equipment – Gas & Diesel Engines, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating & Centrifugal Pumps, Gas Compressors, Air Compressors, Blowers etc.:

    • Knowledge of pumps, engines, compressors and other rotating equipment used within the oil and gas industry
    • Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
    • Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action
    • Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve common faults on rotating equipment
    • Plan and conduct maintenance activities in line with recognized procedures and standards
    • Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of rotating equipment components.
    • Plan and conduct major inspection and overhaul of equipment
    • Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
    • Execute condition monitoring activities using appropriate diagnostic tools
    • Support equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

    Static Equipment Maintenance:

    • Identify the various types of static equipment within the oil and gas industry
    • Provide support during inspection activities i.e removal and re-instatement of static equipment
    • Carryout inspection of filters/strainers and valves

    General:

    • Knowledge of basic mechanical tools and workshop machinery.
    • Interpret machinery / equipment information from drawings, diagrams and technical manuals
    • Knowledge of alignment of shafts, couplings, belts and pulleys on equipment

    Soft Skills (Added advantage):

    • Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
    • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
    • Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
    • Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
    • Good communication & presentation skills
    • Good time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to adapt promptly to change
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver work under pressure.
    • Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision.

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    Electrical Engineering Maintenance Services Officer

    Location: Soku, Rivers

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Assess health of electrical equipment, identify equipment deviation outside normal operating parameters.
    • Participate in review of maintenance job routines and preparation of work method statements
    • Participate in job hazard analysis / prepare job risk assessment
    • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with the activity.
    • Gather appropriate documentation and prepare Permit to work.
    • Identify and stage materials, equipment spares and tools for equipment maintenance.
    • Carryout isolation of energy source in preparation for maintenance work
    • Execute routine maintenance activities in line with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and company standards.
    • Troubleshoot and analyze electrical equipment faults using diagnostic tools, test devices and measuring instruments.
    • Support OEM field service representatives during execution of major equipment maintenance activities.
    • Conduct proper housekeeping and restore work site to a safe state after job completion.
    • Document relevant logbook with performance data post maintenance work and update equipment maintenance records
    • Support reviews of operating/maintenance procedure and propose changes.
    • Support planning of electrical scope of major / turnaround / milestone maintenance activities.
    • Participate in equipment failure investigation (root cause analysis) and proffer improvement initiatives.
    • Comply with HSE practices and procedures.
    • Participate in HSE meetings and site safety campaigns
    • Close out all other assigned actions in line with audit findings.

    Work Cycle:

    • The work location is field based in swamp terrain located in Soku, Rivers State.
    • Work is Port Harcourt based and you may be required to attend courses in  IA PHC or other PHC locations as advised as well as other official assignments
    • The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 21-day period.
    • There is a standard 3weeks on and 3weeks off schedule.
    • The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
    • Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

    Academic Qualification
    Possession of any of the following Qualifications:

    • OND in Engineering from accredited polytechnics or Monotechnic
    • Full Technological Certificate (FTC) Advance Technician Diploma
    • Advanced NABTEB in Engineering-Related subjects.
    • City & Guilds Diploma / Advanced Diploma
    • Professional certificate in Engineering from Polytechnics or specialized institutions
    • Age Not Applicable

    Work Experience

    • Minimum of 7 years relevant professional engineering experience within the Oil and Gas Industry
    • A 5) year work experience as Electrical Technician within Renaissance East Asset operations will be an added advantage.

    Skills:
    Must possess the following competences:

    Electrical Safety:

    • Knowledge of electrical safety, use and application of electrical safety rules, identification, and mitigation of hazards.
    • Knowledge of electrical standards as well as electrical protection and control systems.
    • Methods of repair of Ex-equipment, including limitations of what can or cannot be repaired and certification implications and requirements.

    Maintenance of Electrical Equipment:

    • Identify the various electrical low voltage (LV) equipment – generators, motors, lighting, heat tracing, switchgear, small transformers, UPS and batteries).
    • Identify the various high voltage (HV) equipment – generators, motors, large transformers, switchgear)
    • Evaluate and interpret equipment performance and integrity data
    • Recognize and respond to abnormal conditions and take appropriate corrective action on LV / HV equipment
    • Troubleshoot and diagnose common faults on LV / HV equipment
    • Perform servicing and repair in line with recognized procedures and standards
    • Apply approved procedures and standards for disassembly and reassembly of electrical equipment
    • Use of the appropriate tools and equipment
    • Knowledge of the various types of condition monitoring activities and diagnostic tools
    • Provide support during equipment shutdown, start up, isolation and re-instatement as part of the maintenance process

    Other Electrical Maintenance:

    • Perform routine maintenance of the earthing and lighting system
    • Carryout lighting system maintenance around the Facility.
    • Knowledge of maintenance routines on cathodic protection systems

    General:

    • Knowledge of basic electrical tools and workshop machinery.
    • Knowledge of area classification layouts and electrical equipment for hazardous areas
    • Interpret information contained in the various types of electrical drawings.

    Soft Skills (Added advantage):

    • Computer literate, ability to perform basic computer related activities
    • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
    • Knowledge of worksite hazard management and permit to work systems
    • Effective team player and ability to work in multidisciplinary team
    • Good communication & presentation skills
    • Good time management and organizational skills
    • Ability to adapt promptly to change
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Self-motivated and ability to deliver tasks under minimal supervision.

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    IT Engineer - Networks (Motorola DIMETRA/TETRA, Satellite, Fiber, CCTV)

    Role Summary

    • You will design, install, commission, maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical communications and network systems for onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.
    • This role requires demonstrable field experience with Motorola DIMETRA & TETRA radio systems, satellite communications and wired/wireless fiber networks, plus proven capability with CCTV, information display systems (FIDS) and pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

    Key Responsibilities

    • Install, configure, test and commission Motorola DIMETRA & TETRA trunked radio systems and associated base stations, repeaters and backhaul.
    • Deploy, configure and maintain satellite communications systems and VSAT equipment, including terminal alignment and link verification.
    • Design, install and maintain wired (fiber, copper) and wireless (LAN, WLAN) networks; perform fiber splicing, OTDR testing and link acceptance.
    • Administer on-premise servers and network services (Windows/Linux servers, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, virtualization).
    • Install and commission CCTV/IP camera systems, NVRs, and FIDS (information display systems); perform ongoing fault diagnosis and upgrades.
    • Deploy and troubleshoot pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and sensor networks; integrate alarm and monitoring into control rooms.
    • Configure and maintain network security devices (firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers); implement best practices for segmentation and hardening.
    • Produce clear technical documentation: network diagrams, as-built drawings, FAT/SAT reports, O&M manuals and handover packs.
    • Provide technical support and mentoring to junior technicians; coordinate with vendors and project teams during installation and commissioning.
    • Work to HSE and site access requirements; participate in shift/roster schedules and emergency response as required.

    Required Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in radio communications networks (DIMETRA/TETRA) and satellite comms in oil & gas, utilities or similar heavy-industry environments.
    • * Proven experience with Motorola DIMETRA &/or TETRA system installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
    • Practical experience with VSAT/satellite terminals and satellite link provisioning.
    • Strong networking skills: LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing and switching; familiarity with CCNA/CCNP level concepts.
    • Server administration experience (Windows Server and Linux), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and basic system provisioning.
    • Experience installing and configuring CCTV/IP camera systems and NVR platforms.
    • Familiarity with pipeline intrusion detection systems (PIDS) and alarm/integration systems.
    • Ability to read network and RF schematics, perform on-site measurements and use test equipment (multimeter, OTDR, spectrum analyzer where applicable).
    • Excellent problem-solving, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
    • Willingness to travel to project sites and work in rostered/offshore environments.

    Desirable certifications & skills:

    • Motorola DIMETRA/TETRA manufacturer courses or equivalent vendor certification.
    • Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent networking certification.
    • Satellite communications training (e.g., VSAT commissioning).
    • CompTIA Network+/Security+, Fortinet or Palo Alto firewall training.
    • CCTV vendor certification (Milestone, Dahua, Hikvision) or IP CCTV systems experience.
    • Experience with SCADA/industrial networks and OT security practices.

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